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Research Feature: Holly Giacomondonato

The goal of my thesis is to present a history of the Halifax Public Gardens that subverts the nature-culture binary … Read More “Research Feature: Holly Giacomondonato”

Last week, we sat down with Jesse Van Gestel, owner of Wolfville’s newest café “Charts” to get to know him … Read More “Q&A with Charts Café”

On January 31, 2018, Halifax removed the statue of its controversial founder and Nova Scotia Governor Edward Cornwallis. The Halifax … Read More “The Annapolis Valley Also Has a Cornwallis problem”

The annual Acadia International Banquet, held by The Wong International Centre and the Center for Global Education, is cordially looking … Read More “You’re Invited to the Annual Acadia International Banquet”

This article draws on Idle No More’s discussion guide related to the Colten Boushie case. It is a great resource … Read More “Q & A on #JusticeforColten”

As a born and raised Nova Scotian, nothing completes a room more than some authentic Maritime music. This past weekend … Read More “Heave Way”

Oh, Canada. The snow, the hockey, the wildlife, and the maple syrup. Everything about Canada is beautiful, but for some … Read More “Canadianisms: What International Students are Asking About the Great White North”

Yes, you have read that correctly. It’s something you may have said aloud, but never read in text –nevertheless it … Read More “The Emancipation of the NARP”

Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father (2008)– Netflix This documentary chronicles the life of Andrew Bagby. … Read More “4 Documentaries That You Should Be Watching on Netflix”